Social notes detail vast string of visits and travels
Local residents and visitors from Manitoba Ontario Alberta and Minnesota spent weekends holidays and weekdays with relatives and friends across Rossburn Reston and surrounding communities. Many families including the Mack Chapmans O Brien Hodges Menzies Stitt and Lindsay traveled to Winnipeg Regina Edmonton and beyond for visits and work. A birth is announced at Reston Hospital and teaching staff changes are noted at Rossburn School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon McIntyre
Selsgirth
Flin Flon
Fred Plante
Faye
Reserve
Sask
Henry Miller
Dixon Stitt
Winnipeg
Bob Stitt
Herb Maltz
Painsdale
Mich
U.S.A
Merle McFeeters
0. McFeeters
Jim Armstrong
Keith Stitt
Gavin Gillespie
Oak Lake
Roy Hasiuk
Andrew Hryciuk
Rossburn Hospital
Nick Hryciuk
Darlene Janice
J. S. Huston
Stewart
Rounthwaite
Gertrude Woods
Wm. Sherritt
Regina
Garry von Hagen
von Hagen
Wayne
J. Crear
Foxwarren
Man
D. Dunham
FiveYearOld Killed by Truck in St Boniface Mishap
Kenneth Hamilton five died instantly when a 21 ton truck with a dragline crushed him at Dubuc and Des Meurons in St Boniface. Witness James Wood said the boy darted in front of the slow moving vehicle as his mother watched nearby. Coroner Dr. Huot ruled the death instantaneous. driver Byron Johannes said braking and backing up after the impact confirmed the tragedy. Survivors include his parents and siblings Donald and Eloise. no inquest date set. Kenneth was grandson of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Hamilton of Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Boniface
Kenneth Hamilton
Sydney Hamilton
Dubuc St
Des Meurons St
Kenneth
Jean-Marie Huot
Byron Johannes
Balmoral Place
James Wood
the Tribune
Donald
Eloise
M. D. Hamilton
Vista
Sid Hamilton
Rossburn
Winnipeg
Angusville Greek Catholic Ceremony Unites Mildred Rubeniuk and William Pushka
Mildred Rubeniuk and William Pushka were married in a candlelight double ring ceremony at the Angusville Greek Catholic Church on July 31 at 11 am. Father Luchkin officiated. The bride wore a satin gown with lace trim and a seed pearl coronet. she carried red and white carnations. Attendants included Marion Rubeniuk as maid of honor and Dorren Chittick as bridesmaid. The groom was supported by cousin Paul Luba and Sarg Kloon. A dinner followed at the bride’s home with many guests, then photos at Russell Studios and a reception at Ukrainian Hall in Angusville. Out-of-town guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Mildred
Fred Rubeniuk
William
Peter Pushka
Pushka
Luchkin
Marion Rubeniuk
Rossburn
Doreen Chittick
Sharon Waggoner
Nice
Paul Luba
Sarg Kloon
Russell Studios
John Rubeniuk
Oakburn
Wm. Rubeniuk
Grandview
Walter
Post-Sidelights on the Power Session Debates
The debate covers Plan C for power supplies, public referendum in Winnipeg, and Premier Campbell’s stance. It notes a near unanimous legislative approval, criticism from Hansford, and disputes over margarine coloring, flood relief funding, and open meetings of the Provincial Municipal Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansford
CCF
Winnipeg
Campbell
Margarine
Morris Gray
Gray
Roblin
Wpg
Hail Storm Destroys Crops Across Multiple Districts
A widespread hail storm on Thursday afternoon, August 7, damaged crops in Silverton, Angusville, Vista, Oakburn, and on the Indian Reserve near Rossburn. Reports indicate some fields may be a total loss with entire harvests ruined in several areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Angusville
Vista
Oakburn
Indian Reserve
Rossburn
Vista Blacksmith Moves to Rossburn
Frank Woycheshin, former Vista blacksmith, bought Joe Kostesky's former building, repairs underway and roll stone siding applied. The street’s look improves with the updated building and the Legion Hall gains a new paint job and sign. A large neon sign rises on the Rossburn Bakery front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woycheshin
Vista
Joe Kostesky
Joe’s Garage
Legion Hall
Rossburn Bakery
Doctor to Take One Month Vacation This Summer
Dr J G L Johnson will be away for a month starting Friday August 15. A qualified physician will replace him during the absence. The relief doctor can be reached at the doctor's office, Phone 58, and will reside at Dr Johnson's residence, Phone 56. Rossburn hospital will remain open through the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. L. Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arnold Mack
Bemidji
Minnesota
D. Sherritt
Rev. Mack
Pentecostal
Mrs. H. Chapman
St. Catherines, Ont
J. C. O'Brien
Medicine Hat
Mr. Hart
Calgary
J. G. Stitt
Fred Hodgkinson
Clear Lake
Sterling Veitch
Harrowby
O. Hodge
Maureen
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Manitoba
Chas. Mack
Clintonville
O. Menzies
Sandra Peden
Bob Peden
Edmonton
Alberta
Sandra
Mrs. Menzies
Peace River
Alta
Jim Harlow
Fred MacMillan
Miami
Margaret Taylor
Great West Life Insurance Co
Lawrence Urban
Jack Lindsay
Treherne
Bob Lindsay
Cartwright
E. White
George White
Isabella
Edith Preston
C. A. Menzies
Alex Strank
Vancouver
Wasyl Strank
Alex Babaluik
Nick Silewich
Donald Menzies
Listowel
Ont
Kozak
Child
British Columbia
Mike Souchyshyn
Jack McLeod
Walter Snider
Joe Cahill
Baldur
C. Johannesson
Roy Reagh
Binsearth
Jos. Huston
Clarence Johannesson
Paul
Buddy Sigurdson
Kenny
Alexander
Lloyd Cochrane
Kevin
Brandon
John Cormack
Murray
Shirley
Rowland
Frost
Jim Cleaver
Ann
Thomas Ferguson
Long Plain Reserve
Portage
F. Clarke
United Church
Glen Smith
Joyce
Plumas
Parsons
Fort Frances
Bill’ Elvers
Chas. Lee
Iris Johnson
Shirley Harmilton
Bredenbury
Mr. Lee
Maron
Lloyd Duncanson
Winnipeg Beach
Albert Catherwood
Harrow
Walter Armstrong
Lindsay
Reston
Rickey
Blair Lindsay
Reston Hospital
John Kolasky
Rossburn School
Jos. Kostesky
Atikokan, Ont
Sion, Sr
Inlaw
Mrs
Maron Slow
Pete’s Lake Hall
Nick Sicinski
Atikokan
Roman Catholic Church
John Lazaruk
Marco
Rodney James Melnyk
Tony Melnyk
Ken Holmes
Craig
Madge Lake
Rodney Woods
Binscarth
Agnes Mitchell
Gertrude Ann
Peter Hasiuk
Harry Drosdoski
The
Winnipeg Tribune
Mr. Gray
From To Press Gallery
Manito
Ron Tuckwent
NLA
Vista Blacksmith
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